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GRAND HAVEN, Mich. -- Grand Haven has many resources that can help residents better their financial situation. Neighborhood Housing Services is planning the second annual Show Me the Money Day to help bring these resources together at the Loutit District Library for residents of Ottawa County.

Show Me the Money Day is Saturday, Jan. 24 from 12 p.m. to 4 p.m. in program rooms A and B. The event will include free financial classes, table-top vendor presentations, information and appointment scheduling for free tax assistance services and prize drawings. Participants can learn how to begin to get out of debt, increase savings, about home ownership information and programs, and much more.

SPRING LAKE, Mich.-- Reel in the bargains on gently used books during the upcoming Friends of Spring Lake District Library book sale.

A wide selection of used books, audio books, DVDs and videos can be found at the annual summer sale, which is held in conjunction with the Spring Lake Heritage Festival. The sale will take place at the Spring Lake District Library on the following dates:

Thursday, June 13: 5 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.

Friday, June 14: 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Saturday, June 15: 9:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Don't miss this opportunity to add titles to your home library for a fraction of what it would cost to purchase new books. Children’s books will be available for $0.10 to $0.50 each. Paperback books will be sold for $0.50.

Spring Lake, MI--Does your business’s website show up on a Google search? Learn what you can do to help potential customers find your site among the millions on the web. Join E-commerce consultant Christopher VanOosterhout at Spring Lake District Library tonight, March 5, from 6:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. for information about search engine optimization or SEO. SEO is a general term covering numerous techniques that help to increase the quality and volume of traffic to a web site. The SEO class is free; however, pre-registration is required. Register online at www.sllib.org or call 616.846.5770.

In this session, VanOosterhout will help participants sort the fact from hype in search optimization.

Spring Lake, MI--It’s that time of year again when FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) forms are due. Students and parents are invited to attend a free presentation about how to successfully complete FAFSA forms on Tuesday, Feb. 12 at 7:00 p.m. at Spring Lake District Library.

Staff from the Financial Aid Office at Grand Valley State University will share information about which documents are needed to complete FAFSA forms, types of financial aid, and how to determine eligibility for need based aid. Learn the benefits of filing online, how to create a PIN number, and how to avoid scams. Attendees are encouraged to bring their questions.

For more information about this program, call the library at (616) 846-5770, ext. 107. The library is located at 123 E. Exchange Street in Spring Lake.

Spring Lake, MI--Free tax preparation assistance for seniors will be available at Spring Lake District Library during the months of February and March. Four Pointes Center for Successful Aging (formerly known as North Ottawa County Council on Aging) has partnered with AARP to provide trained volunteers who can assist seniors with preparing their tax forms. They can help with basic state and federal tax forms as well as Homestead Property and Home Heating tax credits.

Appointments are required. Those wishing to schedule an appointment to meet with a trained volunteer at the library will need to call Four Pointes Center for Successful Aging at (616) 842-9210.

For more information about this service call the library at (616) 846-5770. The library is located at 123 E. Exchange Street in Spring Lake.

Spring Lake, MI--Would you like to be able to buy groceries for a family of four for under $40 a week? Shopping expert Sarah Jehnzen will share how she does it on Tuesday, Jan. 22 at 6:30 p.m. at Spring Lake District Library. Sarah will introduce you to basic couponing and provide tips and tricks for maximizing your trips to the store. Learn the basics of building and keeping a stockpile and bulk cooking tips to support your budget. Pre-registration is required for this free presentation as seating is limited. Register online at www.sllib.org or call 616.846.5770. The library is located at 123 E. Exchange Street in Spring Lake.

Spring Lake, MI-The Friends of Spring Lake District Library are now selling Entertainment Coupon Books as part of their annual fund raising efforts. The 2013 Coupon Book contains a variety of new local and national coupons, exclusive buy one, get one free offers, up to 50% off coupons that are valid until November 2013, and access to mobile coupons with the Entertainment Mobile App. In additions to restaurant coupons, the book also contains coupons for shopping, travel, services, and entertainment.

Proceeds from the sales will benefit the Friends who support library activities such as the popular summer and winter reading programs, as well as the movie, magazine, and rental book collections.